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1. Ashburn homeowners say fighting a Dominion power line could cost them hundreds of thousands of dollars (wusa9.com) — Ashburn families in Loudoun Valley Estates are bracing for a costly legal fight over Dominion Energy's approved Golden-to-Mars transmission line, which could place nearly 200-foot towers in their backyards. Homeowners and the Loudoun County School Board have appealed the state's decision to the Virginia Supreme Court, while Dominion says the project is critical for regional electric reliability and will use independent appraisers to determine compensation.
2. Loudoun County Supervisors Try To Close Lingering Data Center Approval Loophole (patch.com) — From Ashburn, Loudoun supervisors Juli Briskman and Laura TeKrony are pushing to end the county's 2025 data center grandfathering resolution, forcing more than 20 pending projects into public hearings and full board votes. They argue residents deserve greater scrutiny of data center growth, which brings major tax revenue but also strains power infrastructure, raises quality-of-life concerns, and competes with housing and other development.
3. Trump keeps embracing data centers, even as they become toxic in midterm races (adn.com) — Ashburn's massive data centers, pictured as cars pass by, symbolize how these facilities have become a political flashpoint even as national leaders still court them. The story tracks how candidates in several states now attack opponents over data center incentives, energy use, and local impacts, while Trump continues to champion the industry as vital for AI and economic growth.
4. Commanders' Styles eager for his next opportunity after a short preseason debut (eldoradonews.com) — Ashburn Commanders fans saw rookie linebacker Sonny Styles play just one preseason drive, and he wasn't happy with his own performance despite impressing in camp. From his green-dot play-calling duties to a long injury list, Washington's defense is juggling development and health as coaches decide who will suit up for Saturday's game in Detroit.
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